Lilley joins RCML with over 25 years of investment banking experience, most recently at Morgan Stanley where he was head of Asian Equity Sales to US clients, responsible for a significant sales team and institutional relationships.

Lilley was previously head of European Equity Sales to US clients, having also held senior equity sales and sales trading roles at several international institutions.

RCML CEO Martin Newson said they are delighted to secure such a high-profile hire for Religare Capital Markets in North America, a significant milestone in the company’s drive to create a global Investment Banking and Institutional Securities business focused on the emerging markets.

"Gary’s experience and deep buy-side relationships will be invaluable as we accelerate delivery of our specialist offering to clients in the region," Newson said.